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by CP173
Wed Jan 15, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Looking Back...
Replies: 7
Views: 106

Re: Looking Back...

I thought Boschan was out of business. Can anyone confirm?
by CP173
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Looking Back...
Replies: 7
Views: 106

Re: Looking Back...

Re: #5, I had no idea there is paparazzi for locomotives. Is nothing sacred!?!
by CP173
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:29 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Looking Back...
Replies: 7
Views: 106

Re: Looking Back...

Someday, my young padawan, twenty years won't seem like that much time.

As for "another locomotive", it depends on the definition of "they". 8)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1o2k1qfc ... cr8am&dl=0
by CP173
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Railroad
Topic: Gradients on the WDWRR
Replies: 4
Views: 166

Re: Gradients on the WDWRR

Thanks, Sam, your answer makes a lot of sense. It also ties well with Steve's observations about the relative heights of the railroad.

I think we have a solid answer!
by CP173
Sun Dec 15, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Walt Disney World Railroad
Topic: Gradients on the WDWRR
Replies: 4
Views: 166

Re: Gradients on the WDWRR

That's an interesting question, Sam. I always though that it was either: The RoW wasn't fully terraformed; that is, they left the natural grade in place They wanted a section where the engines would have to work a bit, and thereby create some nice "chuffing" sounds The only comment I've re...
by CP173
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge

Yes, I do. I got it from Downs Prior, as I recall.
by CP173
Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge

The round SF&D badges, the Viewliner badge, and the Carolwood badge are Bill specials. The rest are original.
by CP173
Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Disneyland Railroad
Topic: SF&D Engineer Hat
Replies: 12
Views: 338

Re: SF&D Engineer Hat

But it didn't sell. The auction was canceled due to "an error in the listing". Maybe he left out a zero? :lol:
by CP173
Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Disneyland Railroad
Topic: SF&D Engineer Hat
Replies: 12
Views: 338

Re: SF&D Engineer Hat

Still WAY overpriced. There may be a sucker, er, collector out there who'll drop $1K on it. Closer to $500 is more realistic. I've seen original conductor hats with badges go for that.
by CP173
Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge
Replies: 5
Views: 223

WANTED: Magic Kingdom Conductor badge

I recently noticed that I have a complete set of Disney hat badges except for the "Magic Kingdom" version. Does anyone here have one that they'd want to sell?

Thanks!